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Places to Visit in South Africa

Things to Do in South Africa: Places to see, attractions and main cities

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Johannesburg - Introduction

Home to the 2010 Football World Cup, Johannesburg is one of the world’s youngest cities and is located in South Africa. It is 58 km from Pretoria, the capital of the country.   On an average, Johannesburg receives around 12 hours of sunshine in a day. The average temperature is 25°C ... Next >>>


Cape Town - Introduction

Known as Kaapstad in Afrikaans, Cape Town is South Africa’s legislative capital, Pretoria being the executive capital and Bloemfontein the judicial capital, and oldest city. The city lies at the foot of Table Mt. (c.3,570 ft/1,090 m) and on the shore of Table Bay. An efficient port, Cape Town exports mainly gold,... Next >>>


Durban - Introduction

The bustling metropolis of Durban (also known as the Gateway to Africa) is the second most populous city in South Africa. Situated on the tips of the blue-watered Indian Ocean and flanked by the sprawling Drakensberg mountains, Durban is the busiest port in South Africa, and... Next >>>


Stellenbosch - Introduction

Nestled along the banks of the Eerste Rivier the city of Stellenbosch is located in the Western Cape Province, at a distance of 50 kilometers from the Cape Town in South Africa. After Cape Town, Stellenbosch is the second oldest place where Europeans first settled. The town is also called City of Oaks or Eikestad by the early... Next >>>


Pretoria - Introduction

Pretoria, presently known as Tshwane, is one of South Africa’s 3 capital cities, serving as the executive de facto capital of the country. This city, lying about 50 km to the north of Johannesburg, will host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Pretoria is... Next >>>


Knysna - Introduction

Located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, Knysna is the part of the Garden Route. The name of the city is derived from the Khoikhoi word meaning "ferns". The city is located 34 degree south of Equator at a distance of 72 kilometer from George on the east side and 25 kilometers of Plettenberg Bay on the west. Located near... Next >>>


Bloemfontein - Introduction

Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa and also one of the nation’s three capitals   being the judicial capital.Also known as City of roses due of abundance of rose plantation and of the annual rose festival that is held here. The meaning of the term Bloemfontein is flower... Next >>>


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